Photographs and simple text introduce children to the wildebeests of Africa, describing life in the herd and their annual migrations to find sources of water and fresh grass.
Examines the life of the wildebeest, pointing out differences between the two species, their odd appearance and social nature, and the impact humans have had, and continue to have, on these African bovids.
Text and color photos describe the physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of wildebeests; also includes a glossary and a list of Web sites.